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Dangote Plans to Build a Mega Refinery in Kenya to Conquer East Africa

Aliko Dangote wants to make Kenya the base for his next major industrial offensive in East Africa. The Nigerian businessman, already at the helm of Africa’s

Horn of Africa: Middle Eastern Crisis Threatens Livestock Trade

Livestock trade, a major economic pillar for several countries in the Horn of Africa, is experiencing a new period of turbulence. The crisis in the Middle

Somalia: First Offshore Oil Drilling to Change Course

Somalia has just taken a historic step with the launch of its first offshore oil drilling operation. For a country long associated with political instability and

Kenya: 1.2 GW Gas-Fired Power Plant Project

Kenya is accelerating its energy strategy with a mega-project: a 1.2 GW natural gas-fired power plant in Dongo Kundu, near Mombasa. Estimated at USD 2.9 billion,

Ethiopia, a rising star for FDI in Africa

Ethiopia has now established itself as the second most attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa, after Egypt. This surge confirms the country’s strategic

ESX: The Ethiopian Stock Exchange That Will Transform Capital Markets in Africa

On January 10, 2025, Ethiopia officially joined the ranks of African stock markets with the launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). For international investors, this

Tanzania: Kishapu Solar Power Plant (150 MW) Ushers in a New Energy Era

Tanzania has just taken a major step in its energy transition with the phased commissioning of the Kishapu solar power plant, with a total capacity of

Record Growth in East Africa: 6% in 2026 Thanks to Ethiopia and Kenya

East Africa stands out as the continent’s economic engine, with average projected growth close to 6% in 2026, surpassing all other African sub-regions according to the

Uganda: Europe invests €30 million in hydropower

The European Union is allocating €30 million to Uganda to renovate the Nalubaale-Kiira hydroelectric complex, a strategic 380 MW facility located at the source of the

Horn of Africa: From Crisis Zone to Major Economic Arena

The Horn of Africa is transforming from a “backyard of crises” into a true geostrategic arena where Gulf rivalries, global shipping routes, energy stakes, and battles

Horizon Corridor: Ethiopia-Djibouti-Sudan Linked by Terrestrial Fiber Optics

Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Sudan have just signed a tripartite agreement to build the “Horizon” terrestrial fiber optic corridor, linking Djibouti’s submarine landing stations to those in

Ethiopia – USA: American Pressure to Deepen Reforms

Washington is pushing Ethiopia to accelerate and deepen its macroeconomic reforms, believing that the initial results are encouraging but still insufficient to establish lasting stability and